Monday 24 September 2007

Gotcha Day!!!!!!!!








In September of 1993, Mom had a big,hairy, black cat and his name was Reuben. He was Mom's perfect Halloween cat. He also had Feline Leukemia. He got very sick,and died from kidney complications.






Mom knew Marg,a lady that worked at the Vet's office. Marg had asked her if she would get another cat. Mom replied that ,when the right cat came along,she would. Mom told Marg that she wanted another long haired black cat.






Now,it so happened that they were having this conversation at the Vet's office. Being lonely and hearing voices that were close, I started to scream. Loudly. Non stop. Mom said to Marg that that patient was not very happy. Marg said it was not a patient,but a kitten that someone left on her doorstep. There was a box of 3 and he was the only one left,AND ,he was black! But shorthaired. Mom thought ,then said "Well,I'll just take a peek"






Mom and Marg came in the room. As soon as I saw her I reached through the prison bars with both arms,screaming the whole time. Mom smiled and said, " Well maybe I'll hold him for a minute." Let me tell you I was as cute as I could be. I told her that I did not like being alone. I did not like being the only cat in prison. I told her that I was too cute to stay there,all alone.






So Mom caved! She said she would take me home in a few days. She needed to get kitty things.




I was so excited,I could not shut up and talked about it non-stop. Finally,the day came.




It was Friday,September 24,1993.






When Mom picked me up,she asked the people if they would miss "the little guy". They said,"We won't miss listening to kitty mews ALL.DAY.LONG." (Silly beans!)






So, 14 years ago today I found my Mom.I am sooooooo happy! She is too!

35 comments:

Unknown said...

Wow, what a great story! I found My Lady at the animal shelter. Best day of my life.

Astrid (…and the kitties too) said...

Happy Concatulations to you Mickey!
You were a very clever kitten back then and your mommy did the right thing to chose you ;o)

We wish you both many many happy years to follow!
puurrrrs, Kashim & Othello

Zippy, Sadie, Speedy and M'Gee said...

Happy Gotcha Day and we hope yoo celebrate a squillion more.

Anonymous said...

That is one great gotcha story!!!!

Luv,
Skittles, The Huntress

Dragonheart, Merlin, Devi, and Chloe said...

Happy Gotcha Day! :) What a wonderful story. :) I am so glad you and your mom found each other. :)

Daisy said...

Mickey, happy Gotcha Day! What a wonderful story about how you came to your forever home.

Parker said...

Gotcha' days are the best days! Concatulations Mickey!

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

Happy Gotcha day Mickey. Yoo wuz furry clever to yoose a big voice so yer mum heard yoo. Being kyoot allus werks too.

Team Tabby said...

Happy Gotcha Day, Mickey!

yur fur cuzzins,
Moe & Mindy

Unknown said...

Aww, what a sweet story! You two were definitely meant for each other.

Thank you for sending purrayers to Figment! Our humans are very appreciative!

-Rosie (and her humans)

Jimmy Joe said...

That is a great story! I bet deep down the people at the v-e-t were sorry you had to go. But I'm glad you found such a great forever home!
Your buddy, Jimmy Joe

LZ said...

What a lovely story! Our Auntie E only wants a black cat too. You certainly did a great job choosing your mom!

Kaze

Diamond Emerald-Eyes said...

Happy Gotcha Day and congratulations on having a furrr-ever home. Sometimes you just have to be pushy to get what you want.

Anonymous said...

Happy gotcha Day Mickey!!!!

What a great story!!!

The Meezers or Billy said...

oh Mickey, that is one of the bestest gotcha stories efurr!! Happy Gotcha Day friend!

Smeagol and Strider, Mystery (Sunnin' at the Bridge) and Gizmo too! said...

Happy Gotcha Day, Mickey!! That's a great story, you're furry smart!!

Anonymous said...

Thanks for visiting Sunny's site.

That's a very nice story of how your Mom found you and brought you home 14 years ago.

Peach Man said...

You were a Smarty! Good Move on that Fateful Day Mickey!

Samantha & Mom said...

Awwwww!! What a great Gotcha story!! You were very persuasive and you stole your Mom's heart! Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy 14th Gotcha Day Mickey!!! And many, many more!!!!
Your FL furiends,

ASTOR CATS said...

Happy Gotcha Day, Mickey! That's very smart of you to reach through the bars to get your mom's attention. And all that yelling - it had to be what sealed the deal!

Midnite & Stray Kitty

Unknown said...

Happy Gotcha Day!

Great story! I've always believed that kitties know when their perfect families show up.

Mr. Hendrix said...

what a great story! i love that. you totally made mommy leaky and smiley all at the same time with that one.

wishing you tons of toys, treats, pets and lovin on your Gotcha Day!

The Furry Kids said...

What a great story! It sounds like you picked a great mom. Happy Gotcha Day!

The Devil Dog said...

What a very great story! I am glad you cried out to your mom and that she caved. Concatulations on your gotchya day.

Roxy

The Furry Fighter said...

it's a good job you screeched until you were heard! what a lovely tale :)
x

Victor Tabbycat said...

Concatulations! That's a grate story. I reached out of a cage fur my mom, too!
Happy Gotcha Day, an many more!

None said...

Awww what a great story! Glad everything worked out for you. Makes me purrr

Laura said...

Oh Mickey,
What a special SPECIAL wet eye story!
And 14 happy, long, healthy years.
That is something to be so proud of, and so grateful for.
Thanks for being such a good friend to all of us, especially our newest addition, the mini panther, Annie!
We never in our lives looked twice at black kitties, and now we wonder why not~! You panthers are soooo special.
Mosaic Cats & Lady

Ivan from WMD said...

Happy Gotcha Day, Mickey!

Anonymous said...

Oh wow, Happy Gotcha Day, Mickey! What a sweet story -- I'm so glad you found a wonderful forever home!

Purrs and snuggles from Marilyn!

MaoMao said...

Awwww, Happy Gotcha Day, Mickey! What a great story -- I'm so glad you found such a wunnerful momma and a great fureffur home!

Kittyhugs and purrs from MaoMao!

ANGEL ABBYGRACE said...

Mickey

That was a fantastic story! How smart you were to realize that this was your true Mom!!! WE kitties always know, don't we? Happy Gotcha day and many many MANY more!!!

Purrs and Snuggles
Abby

Anonymous said...

Happy Gotcha Day, Mickey! And many more, too...

I liked your story -- even at an early age, you knew how to pick 'em!

Tara said...

Sorry I'm a little late! That was such a wonderful story, it made Mom's eyes a little leaky!

Happy Gotcha Day dear Mickey!

Tara

The Misadventures Of Me said...

OMC, I missed your gotchas day! I am so sorrys. I hopes you gots lots of treats and lovings (as we all do everydays) plus some!

Purrs,

TT Girl